Chocolate Sweet Heart Bread
Makes 1 loaf
Ingredients
- Dough:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup (250 mL) milk, room temperature
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
- 3 cups (750 mL) Robin Hood® Best For Bread Homestyle White Flour
- 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) salt
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) bread machine yeast
- Filling:
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, melted
- Topping:
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) icing sugar (optional)
Directions
Step 1:
Dough: Beat egg in measuring cup. Add milk to make 1 1/3 cups (325 mL). Add butter.
Step 2:
Prepare dough in bread machine according to manufacturer's directions.
Step 3:
Roll out on lightly floured board to 24" x 8" (60 x 20 cm) rectangle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 4:
Filling: Combine all ingredients for filling. Spread over dough, leaving a 1" (2.5 cm) border around edges. Roll up tightly, jelly roll fashion from longer side. Seal ends. Place seam side down on prepared baking sheet. Shape into a heart.
Step 5:
Cover with tea towel and let rise in warm place (75°-85°F/24°-29°C) until doubled (30 to 40 minutes).
Step 6:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 7:
Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from baking sheet immediately. Cool on wire rack. Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled bread. Just before serving, dust with icing sugar, if desired.